Background information, plot summary, and composer information from the Arizona Opera.

Information concerning Donizetti's work based on Sir Walter Scott's Bride of Lammermoor.

Composer and librettist information, source, libretto in HTML and PDF, synopses, and discography from Stanford University's Opera Glass.

Plot synopsis and character descriptions including voice range, part size, dancing difficulty, age range, and summaries for each character from Stage Agent.

Summary of the work includes composer, librettist, and premier information with major characters and plot summary. From Naxos.

Synopsis by act provided by John Moore.

Review from CultureVulture.net of a 1999 San Francisco performance summarizes the work, analyzes its strengths, and provides photographs.

Act by act overview provided by the New York Metropolitan Opera.

Joint presentation with the Minnesota Opera provides overview of the work, including historical background. Includes audio interview with set designer Christine Jones and costume sketches.

Geoffrey Riggs evaluates selected videos and audio recordings featuring such stars as Sutherland, Callas, and Pavarotti.